Thanks everyone for the reviews last chapter and sorry for the wait, but between the holidays and work I didn't find that much time to write this story so I made it a long chapter. For all of you who thought the reaction about them getting back together was too soft remember they are telling their grandkids a story and thus have edited out parts, but you'll find out their really reaction in this final chapter. Yes this is the last chapter of this story. I hope you all have enjoyed.
Flashback 2009
Santiago's very excited to see his parents and tell them the great news. They're picking them all up from the airport as they fly back from New York and they're going out to celebrate Brittany getting drafted together. On top of that he gets to surprise them by telling them that Brittany's finally going to marry him something he knows both of his parents will be very proud of.
"We should probably tell your parents before we get to Breadstixs." Brittany says staring at the rock on her ring finger.
"Why? I thought we could surprise them after we eat." Santiago says grabbing their carry ons.
"Do you really think my mom will last that long. She's going to tell them while we're in the car driving to Breadstixs I guarantee." Brittany says.
"Oh shit I hadn't thought of that." Santiago says.
"San no cursing." Brittany says looking over to see if Jordy is awake praying he's not.
Luckily for San he's not, he's sound asleep.
"Sorry," Santiago says pouting.
He's still getting used to having a two year old who likes to repeat everything he says.
"You're just lucky that he's asleep right now." Brittany says leaning over and kissing his cheek.
"Praise the lord." Santiago says earning himself a slap on the arm. "No seriously babe I'm sorry. I'm really trying not to curse." he adds.
"I know you are sweetie." Brittany says pulling out her phone as they've just landed. "Your parents are waiting for us at baggage claim."
"Okay," Santiago says. "Here Susan let me get your bags." he says grabbing all the Pierce's carryon bags.
"Here Britt, I think he needs to be changed." Kelli says passing her Jordy.
All the Pierce women like to steal Jordy from them to hold and cuddle to them.
"That will just have to wait until we get off the plane." Brittany says taking the now awake two year old from her sister.
"Coby help San with the carryon bags." Susan orders her son.
"But mom," Coby whines.
"Men grab the bags." Amelia smartly says smirking at her older brother.
Brittany laughs as her fiancé gives Coby several of the bigger bags.
"Here you'll need these to help make you stronger." Santiago says.
"Mom," Brittany sternly says causing her to give her a questioningly look. "When we see the Lopez's you scream that we're engaged. San deserves to be the one to tell them."
"Fine," Susan says, she was so excited to tell Maria that she kind of forgot that yeah it should be Santiago to tell them.
Getting off the plane Brittany and Santiago fall behind the rest of the Pierce's thanks to Jordy who is being extra fussy wanting his diaper changed.
"Thanks for that babe." Santiago says leaning over and kissing her cheek.
"They may still tell them first if you don't get there first to remind them. You know how excited my family gets and is about this." Brittany says turning into the first women's bathroom that they've found to change Jordy. "Beat them down that, I'll be there shortly."
Santiago quickens his pace to catch the rest of the Pierce clan. Which surprisingly isn't that hard even though he's carrying most of their carry-ons. He wants to insure that no one tells his parents before him. Not that he thinks that they would on purpose, but they do get really excited.
"Now kids remember we have to let Santiago tell the Lopez's. I know everyone is excited, but it's their news to tell and their his parents." Susan tells them.
"But mom," Amelia whines.
"No buts," Susan says shaking her head.
"Thanks Susan," Santiago says passing them only to slow down to their pace.
When they finally reach the baggage claim the first thing they see is a hug sign that Rubio's holding over his head that says WAY TO GO NUMBER ONE!
"Awe Maria you didn't have to." Brittany says having caught up.
"Yes we did, but this was actually all Rubio's idea." Maria says. "He's super proud of you and keeps bragging to all his friends that he has two kids that got drafted in the two three."
"The two of you are better players than I ever was and I'm so proud of that. Of course I'm going to brag." Rubio says pulling her and his son in a hug.
"You should tell them now." Brittany whispers in Santiago's ear.
"Mami, dad we have some big news." Santiago says grabbing Brittany's hand. "I asked Britt to marry me-"
Maria squeals pulling them both into a hug.
"This is so exciting." Maria says inspecting the ring on Brittany's finger now. "This is better than what your father got me."
"You have no idea how hard it was for me not to scream that for the last five minutes." Susan says. "We have to start planning this wedding."
"Yes we do." Maria agrees.
"I'm thinking a September wedding." Susan says.
"That should work with both of their schedules right?" Maria asks looking over at them.
"We were thinking next May actually." Brittany says.
"Well at least we have time to plan this wedding." Susan says.
Brittany and her siblings start talking about what they plan to do with their few weeks together before Brittany has to go to Seattle.
"I do get to go to your bachelorette party right?" Kelli asks.
"Me too." Amelia says.
"Can I go to Santiago's?" Coby asks.
"Maybe," Brittany says lifting Jordy more securely in her arms.
"You've done really well for yourself my boy." Rubio says as they walk over to the conveyor belt to wait for their checked bags.
"Thanks dad," Santiago says feeling life is finally going his way.
End Flashback
"When are we going to get together with Kelli, Coby and Amelia again? I don't think some of the younger kids have really met them." Delia asks.
"Your mom met with them just the other week." Santiago says glad that she's still close to her siblings.
"They have their own families too you know." Brittany points out. "But we are planning a family reunion this summer."
"Good," Delia says.
"Back to the story!" several grandkids start chanting.
"Okay, okay," Santiago says.
Flashback 2010
The past year has been amazing for Brittany, Santiago and Jordy. Brittany's first season with the Seattle Storm went really well. She ended up second in rookie of the year voting averaging twelve points, eight rebounds and one point five blocks a game. Even though her team ended up losing in the first round of the playoffs the season was really good. The three of them had bought a condo in Seattle for the WNBA season and as soon as it was over moved down to San Francisco where Santiago bought them a mansion for his season. The season was much more difficult when he had to be away, but overall they made it through, still loving each other and looking forward to getting married in a few days before they head up to Seattle.
"Babe the season is officially over now!" Santiago shouts entering the house and throwing his bag down.
"Shh," Brittany says running down the stairs. "I just got Jordy to sleep."
"Babe I'm officially all yours doing whatever you want until October." Santiago says picking her up and spinning them around.
"And we're getting married in four days." Brittany says kissing him.
"Yes that too, though since we already have a kid together I feel I'm already married to you." Santiago says kissing her.
"Awe such a romantic." Brittany wrapping her arms around his neck.
"Only for you." Santiago says.
"Dada," Jordy says stumbling down the stairs.
"Little man aren't you supposed to be asleep." Santiago says picking up his son.
"No sleepy." Jordy says smiling at his dad. "BB?" he says.
"I don't know ask mommy." Santiago says pouting at his fiancé with their son.
"Go play," Brittany says shaking her head.
"Love you," they both say.
Brittany goes back to packing as they're heading back to Lima for the wedding. They want a very small ceremony with just their families and very few close friends. The rest of the house will be closed up and what, they're remaining belongings will be brought to Seattle by a moving company.
"Were you good for mommy today?" Santiago asks walking them down to the foam mini court that he had built for his little man.
"Yesth," Jordy says smiling.
"Good I like to hear that." Santiago says.
"Play park." Jordy tells him.
"Oh you went to the park that sounds like it was fun." Santiago says passing him the ball.
Jordy just smiles as he shots the ball, running after it.
"You missed," Santiago says following after him.
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"Santiago Arthur Lopez do you take Brittany Susan Pierce to be your wife, in sickness or in health, for richer or for poorer, through all the hardships till death do you part?" the pastor says.
"I do," Santiago says holding her hands in his as he puts the ring on her finger.
"Brittany Susan Pierce do you take Santiago Arthur Lopez to be your husband, in sickness or in heath, for richer or for poorer, through all the hardships till death do you part?" the pastor says.
"I do," Brittany says hardly able to contain her excitement as she puts the ring on his finger.
"By the power invested in me by god and the great state of Ohio I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride." the priest says.
Santiago grabs his now wife and kisses her hard.
"San," Brittany whispers pulling away from him.
"What? Can I be happy that you're mine for the rest of our lives." Santiago whispers kissing her once more.
"And you're mine." Brittany says. "Now I get to chase off all the women that are always hitting on you."
"That's right," Santiago says deciding to pick her up and walk down the aisle with her in his arms.
"San," Brittany yelps wrapping her arms around his neck.
"I would present Mr. and Mrs. Santiago Lopez for the first time, but they've already left." the priest says and everyone laughs really hard at that.
"If you all want to head next door that's where we're having the reception." Rubio says standing up. "And hopefully the lovely couple will join us soon."
"Mama," Jordy says wiggling out of Amelia's arms and running after his parents.
"I'll get him." Coby says jogging after him.
"TELL THEM TO MAKE AN APPERENCE NOW!" Susan shouts after him before clapping her hands together and turning to everyone else. "Let's all head over."
The group of fifty all head next door leaving only Maria and Susan who both are still teary eyed.
"I can't believe they are finally married." Susan says dabbing a tissue at her eyes.
"For a while I never thought this day would happen." Maria says.
"But I'm so glad it did." Susan finishes for them.
"Yes, I can't imagine him with anyone else." Maria says. "And now he never will be."
Santiago has his wife pressed against the building kissing her all over while his hands make their way under her dress. They're currently hiding behind the church wanting a moment to themselves.
"You have no idea how much I love you right now." Santiago says pulling back to look at her.
"I think I might Mr. Lopez." Brittany says taking his hands in hers and swinging them together.
"Is that right Mrs. Lopez." Santiago says kissing her.
"I love the sound of that." Brittany says.
They're wrapped in each other's arms that they don't notice Jordy running to them followed by Coby until he runs into their legs.
"Mama," Jordy says.
"Little man what are you doing out here." Santiago says picking him up.
"I want mama, follow mama." Jordy says trying to get into Brittany's arms.
"Man is he fast." Coby says panting as he jogs to a stop next to them.
"He's not that fast." Santiago says.
"Yes he is." Coby says taking him from Santiago. "Mom and Maria want you out front for pictures before we head into the reception."
"We'll be there in a minute." Santiago says.
"Hurry up their very inpatient." Coby says carrying Jordy to the door.
"We should get going." Brittany says kissing him again.
End Flashback
"How was the honeymoon?" Nick asks smirking.
"None of your business, but it didn't last long since your mom had to go to training camp in Seattle." Santiago says winking at him.
"Trust me, we were both glad we didn't after what happened that season." Brittany says.
Flashback 2010
"One more game and we win the championship." Brittany says looping her arms loosely around her husband's neck and kissing him.
"We have our tickets to Atlanta booked already. Our families will meet us down there." Santiago says so proud of his wife.
"Thanks honey, I know you're missing your training camp to be here." Brittany says tickling her little man's belly.
"I wouldn't miss this for the world and my coach understands that." Santiago says shrugging.
It's true, when they got married he promised himself that he would never miss her winning a championship again. So when the Storm cruised through the regular season he had asked his coach if he could miss part of training camp to be there for her.
"I'm glad you've been at all the games. I hate having to ask our parents for help." Brittany softly says letting him take her bag.
"I know what you mean, but they do like taking care of him." Santiago says kissing her before they head out.
Jordy runs in front of them, high fiving all the other players as they leave.
"Good game Britt." Sue says heading out as well.
"Thanks Sue, but you're the reason we won." Brittany says.
"We all won." Sue says causing Santiago to chuckle.
"Won, won, won!" Jordy shouts tugging on Sue's leg smiling up at her.
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Santiago's heart is beating fast as he watches his wife shoot a free throw shot. It's so much more nerve wrecking watching her play when he can't go out and help. All he wants is for the Storm to win and his wife to get her championship. He holds onto their son tightly to keep himself from jumping up.
"This is exciting." Amelia happily says.
"To close, I hate close games." Santiago says wiping some sweat off of his brow.
"Don't worry son they'll win." Rubio says jumping up and cheering when LJ blocks a shot.
Near the end of the game Brittany is on the bench sitting on the edge of her seat like the rest of her team. With ten seconds left they are up by two and Atlanta has the ball. She's very nervous that Atlanta's going to tie the game or worse lose. She has her arms looped through Slevts and Le'co's arms. They're all waiting for the ref to give the ball to inbound.
It's the longest ten seconds of her life with two three point shots that looked like they were going in. When the buzzer sounds the whole bench rushes the court. She finds herself sandwiched between Tanisha and Abby cheering. Getting away from her teammates she runs over to hug first her sleeping son, then her husband.
"Congratulations honey, you deserve this." Santiago says hugging her tightly.
"Thanks San," Brittany says so glad that he's here with her to celebrate with her. "You'll get one too one day."
"Don't worry about that today is all about you." Santiago says kissing her.
It's then that their sandwiched by hugs with their family.
"I always knew you'd win a championship as a pro." Rubio says so proud of her.
"Go celebrate with your team honey we'll be here when you're done." Santiago says.
"Okay San, I think that Jordy might need to be put to bed." Brittany says nodding at their half sleeping son.
"Bless his heart he tried, but he fell asleep halfway through the fourth quarter." Santiago says picking him up.
"I'm shocked all the cheering didn't wake him up let alone me hugging him." Brittany says kissing them both. "I'll meet you back at the hotel room."
End Flashback
"Now this next part is perhaps one of the best days of my life." Santiago says all smiles.
"And here I thought marrying me would be the best day." Brittany teases him.
"What is it?" Gracie happily asks.
"Okay well I had just come back from a long road trip." Santiago starts.
Flashback 2011
Santiago's exhausted when he comes home from his very long road trip. He hadn't been home in two weeks. All he wants to do is go to sleep with his wife in his arms. But no the universe has other plans for him.
"Jordy!" Santiago says grabbing his son by the back of his shirt. "Are you causing trouble?" he asks the four year old.
"No," Jordy says before realizing his dad is home. "Daddy1"
"Hey little man." Santiago says picking him up and hugging his son tightly.
"Jordy come back here!" Brittany shouts coming into the living room and stopping in her tracks when she sees her husband.
"Hey Britt," Santiago says setting Jordy down and opening his arms.
She runs straight into them crying as she hugs him tightly and kisses all over his face.
"I missed you so much." Brittany says into his neck.
"I missed you too babe." Santiago says walking them back to the couch. "Can we just snuggle, I'm exhausted and all I want to do is fall asleep with you next to me." he yawns.
"Take a nap, but I have to get up and finish dinner." Brittany says trying to get up.
"Screw dinner, stay here with me." Santiago whispers kissing her.
"San," Brittany says trying to get up again.
"Nope," Santiago says not letting go of her.
"Fine," Brittany says laying back giving up. "Jordy! Grab the present!" she shouts.
"What are you up to?" Santiago asks.
"You'll see," Brittany says smiling.
Santiago gives her a very questioning look but decides not to question it. After all he does have his very lovely wife in his arms and is getting a present.
"Mama this?" Jordy shouts running up with a blue shirt half on covering his head.
"How did you, never mind." Brittany says wondering how he made it through the house with his face covered without knocking anything over.
She pulls his shirt down and move aside so Santiago can see what the shirt says.
"I'm going to be a big brother." Santiago reads turning over to face his wife. "Really?"
"Yep, I found out last week." Brittany says smiling as Santiago places his hands on her belly.
"We're going to have another baby." Santiago says in awe.
"Yes San and this time you get to be here through all of it. You have no idea what you're in for." Brittany says snuggling back into him.
"I can take whatever you have to throw at me." Santiago says so happy that she's pregnant, but then it hits him that she will have to miss the WNBA season. "Babe-"
"Don't worry about it honey. I'll just have to take a season off, it won't kill me." Brittany cuts him, before kissing him.
"I big brother," Jordy loudly says wanting their attention again.
"Yes you are little man." Santiago says picking him up. "You are going to be the best big brother ever."
"Big brother," Jordy says again.
"He's very excited though I don't think he really understands what's going on." Brittany says.
"At least he's excited." Santiago says hugging them both to him. "So how excited are our parents?" he asks figuring she told them.
"San," Brittany says amused. "You honestly think I told anyone before you? Honey after everything with Jordy there's no way that you weren't going to be the first person aside from Jordy that I have told."
"We've got to call my mom, she's going to flip." Santiago excitedly says looking for his phone.
End Flashback
"We're going to skip to when I went into labor with the trouble twins." Brittany says smirking.
"Gross grandma we don't want to hear about that. I'm still scarred from health." Theodore says.
"I think we all should hear that way there won't be any teen pregnancies." Portia says always the logical.
"We don't want to hear." both Nick and Willie says.
"Where do babies come from?" Gracie asks.
"I thought storks delivered them." Ruby says.
"Please keep it PG mom." Carter says.
"Don't worry your father can't handle anything above PG." Brittany says chuckling.
"Oh shut up." Santiago grumbles.
Flashback 2011
"Wake up!" Brittany shouts hitting Santiago in the face as she flails around to get up.
At nine months pregnant with twins, she's miserable, can barely move and has been on bed rest for the last month. They were shocked to find out they were having twins at first, but now are happy to be having a boy and girl.
"What?! What's wrong?" Santiago says sitting up and grabbing the book from next to him to use as a weapon.
"Get my bag and help me up." Brittany orders wincing.
"Britt, it's time to sleep and you know you're on bed rest." Santiago says laying back down.
"Well your kids have decided they want to come out now." Brittany says causing him to jump up.
"Fucking shit!" Santiago shouts jumping up.
He starts running around like a chicken with his head cut off picking up random things. It ends when he trips over his own foot causing Brittany to laugh until another contraction hits.
"Grab the bag." Brittany growls.
Santiago gulps at the tone of her voice. Seeing her in such pain causes him to focus on the task at hand, getting his wife to the hospital to deliver their baby. Babies. He grabs her bag, slinging it over his shoulder before helping her up. Getting down to the car proves to be a bit of trouble as every few steps Brittany has to stop thanks to the pain.
"Babe maybe I should carry you." Santiago suggests just wanting to get her into the car.
"San I don't think you can lift me right now. Let's not try it. If you get hurt who will take me to the hospital." Brittany calmly says breathing out of her nose. "Go get Jordy, I'll call our moms." she orders.
Deciding not to fight her on this he runs upstairs to grab their sleeping son.
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"Praise the lord." Santiago says when the second twin, their son is born.
His hand is sore from his wife's iron grip on it, but he knows better than to complain. He mentally thanks his dad for that one.
"We're done," Brittany says laying back.
"Yes, you did amazing." Santiago says kissing the top of her head.
"Here you go mommy, daddy." the nurse says handing them each their newly cleaned newborns. "They're both healthy, your son weights 6.7 lbs and your daughter is 6.9 lbs."
"Thanks," Santiago says staring down at his daughter. "Look at the two beautiful babies you've given us."
"You should name him." Brittany says yawning.
"Really?" Santiago asks.
"Yes you deserve to name him." Brittany says.
"Wow, I don't know." Santiago says nervous. "I hadn't thought of a name."
Santiago stares down at their son trying to think of a name that fits their newborn son.
"What are we going to call her?" he asks. "It might help me come up with a name."
"I was thinking Julia Maria Lopez." Brittany softly says.
"I like it." Santiago says leaning over to kiss her.
"Well while you think of a name you should go get our parents and Jordy." Brittany says taking their son from him.
"Okay, will you be okay for a few minutes?" Santiago asks noting how exhausted she looks.
"Yes, but after I'm going to sleep." Brittany yawns waving him out.
Santiago takes off to find the waiting room. It takes a minute and a stop at the nurse's station before he finds them. Breathing hard everyone waits in anticipation.
"Well," Maria finally says when he doesn't say anything.
"Two perfectly healthy babies." Santiago says smiling.
Susan let's out a sigh of relief that everything is okay and all three of them are healthy.
"Why don't you three go in first and I'll wait out here with the kids." Rubio says nodding to Jordy and the Pierce siblings who are sprawled out across the chairs, asleep.
"You can go too I'll look after them." Kelli says yawning having just woken up.
Walking back in Susan and Maria push forward taking the sleeping newborns from Brittany and start cooing over them. Rubio hangs back just watching, nervous as they're so small.
"San," Brittany says reaching for him.
"Yeah honey," Santiago says sitting next to her.
"Make sure your dad holds one of them. I know he wants to eve though he's nervous." Brittany softly says.
"Okay honey just rest." Santiago says seeing how exhausted she looks.
All he wants is for her to get some sleep. Honestly he could use some rest too as it's been twelve hours since she woke him up and he only got a few hours of sleep then.
"What's their names?" Susan asks breaking out of her baby cooing.
"We have Julia Maria Lopez." Brittany says before looking over at her husband.
"And," Maria says staring at them.
"Tyler Paul Lopez." Santiago says gripping Brittany's hand.
Susan sniffles holding her youngest grandson tightly to her. She knows that her husband would be proud and honored. Maria mouths over to her son that he did good.
"Go San," Brittany says pushing him.
"I'm going," Santiago says wondering how he's going to get his newborn daughter out of his mom's arms.
Luckily for him, she seems to know what he's doing and just gives him Julia.
"Dad," Santiago says moving over right in front of him.
"Oh no I can't." Rubio says backing up.
"Come on dad, just hold your granddaughter." Santiago says.
"What if I hurt her?" Rubio asks.
"You won't dad, just hold her like you would me when I was a baby." Santiago says.
"I didn't actually hold you until you were around three months old." Rubio admits.
"Really?" Santiago says shocked.
"You were born during the season and I was nervous so it was easy." Rubio says shrugging.
"Well you're holding your first granddaughter." Santiago says placing her in his arms.
At first he just stands there very ridged not wanting to move an inch in case he hurts her. Then she opens her eyes staring up at him.
"Hi little one." Rubio says. "I'm your grandfather." he says running her finger down her cheek.
End Flashback
"You should have seen Jordy's reaction to meeting the twins." Santiago says chuckling.
"Shut up dad," Jordy says blushing.
"What is it grandpa?" Portia asks wanting dirt on her dad.
"He called them boring and small then made a disgusted face." Brittany laughs.
"Babies are small." Gracie says.
"Yes they are." Brittany says smiling at her granddaughter. "Now let's jump ahead to when Amelia was born."
Flashback 2018
Santiago's in Toronto playing a game when during a timeout a team manager comes over and takes him into the locker room.
"What?" Santiago says very confused.
"Your sister or something is on the phone." the manager says. "It sounds urgent."
He grabs the phone starting to freak out.
'Amelia what's wrong?' he asks.
Since Amelia's staying with a very pregnant Brittany he figures it must be her calling and she wouldn't call unless it was bad.
'She's in labor, we called 911, but I don't think they're going to get here in time.' she frantically says.
'Why won't the ambulance get there in time?' Santiago asks pulling on sweats as he quickly gathers his things.
'We're at the cabin, Jordy, the trouble twins and the angel twins wanted to come.' Amelia says. "Britt just keep breathing." she shouts when her sister shouts for her.
"I'm pretty sure the baby is crowning! Get in here!" Brittany shouts.
'Amelia I need you to go help your sister. Keep her calm and make sure the baby is okay.' Santiago tells her. 'I'll be there as soon as I can.'
'But-'
'Amelia please do this. You're the only one who can.' Santiago begs waving to the team manager.
'Okay I'll call later.' Amelia says hanging up and running into the living room.
"This seriously fucking hurts." Brittany growls trying to take deep breaths through the pain.
"What can I do?" Amelia asks.
"Check to see if you can see the head?" Brittany tells her.
Amelia wants to scream no, but the look of pain on her sister's face makes her swallow her no.
"Um….this is uncomfortable." Amelia says lifting the sheet to look at her sister's vagina.
Something she never thought she'd be doing.
"No, it's fucking unbearable." Brittany all but shouts. "Am I at ten centimeters yet?"
"How the hell am I supposed to tell?" Amelia asks.
"Auntie cursed." Jordy says from the bottom of the stairs.
"Jordy why are you asleep." Amelia says rushing over to him.
The last thing they need is for him to see his youngest sister born.
"D and Carter are crying." Jordy says. "It woke me up."
"Why don't you go read them a story and I'll be up in a few minutes." Amelia says trying to stay calm.
She's freaking out on the inside and wonders how the hell her sister manages five kids, working out and training. She's positive that her sister is going to train very soon for the next basketball season.
"Okay," Jordy says running back upstairs.
"Use your fingers to count." Brittany orders.
"What?" Amelia says her mouth wide open.
"Just do it." Brittany yells another contraction hitting.
"You so owe me." Amelia says making a face as she measures.
"Well, I need to push." Brittany groans.
"You're there." Amelia says. "And I'm pretty sure I can see the baby's head."
Ten minutes later of pushing and yelling at Amelia, Amelia catches her niece. Thankfully it's then that the ambulance arrives.
"Better late than never." Amelia says cradling her nice that she just helped delivered.
End Flashback
"So that's why mommy has the same name as auntie A." Ruby says.
"Yes and now that we've finally finished I think it's time for bed." Santiago says chasing the little one's upstairs.
"That's not the whole truth about what happened right?" Nick asks. "Dad says that great grandmas used to say that you two fought for a year before finally getting back together."
"I have no idea what you're talking about." Brittany says looking away from them.
"Come on mom." Jordy says.
Even though what his parents told them is what he's heard his whole life whenever he's asked about how they meet, his grandparents always made comments that make him think it wasn't nearly that nice.
"So maybe we toned it down a lot, but honestly it was a horrible time for the both of us." Brittany says. "And that's all I'm going to say on the matter."
"Come on mom." Carter says.
"Would you like to hear about your birth?" Brittany says raising an eyebrow.
"No we don't." Delia says clamping her hand over her twin brother's mouth.
"I think you should since they're the only ones you didn't." Tyler says.
"Grandma can you please tell us about how you and grandpa really reacted when you first saw each other again?" Portia asks pouting.
"Nope and I'm immune to the pout considering I invented it." Brittany says yawning. "Now I'm going to head to bed. All this talking has me exhausted."
"Night grandma." Evan says.
Brittany meets her husband in the hallway near the top of the stairs.
"Where are we headed?" Santiago asks.
"To bed, all that talking has me tired." Brittany says. "Plus the kids want to know what really happened between us when we first saw each other again."
"Oh, I hate thinking about how horrible we were to each other." Santiago says wrapping his arms around her and kissing her.
"It was shitty of me not to tell you or your parents about me being pregnant." Brittany says leaning her head on his shoulder.
"I wasn't very nice either parading women in front of you and letting them around our son." Santiago softly says. "Or how nasty I was about your dad."
"At least we had our parents to finally set us straight." Brittany says.
Flashback 2007 Santiago
Santiago's at the movie theater with his latest two hook ups knowing he's going to get lucky. The only reason he came home is for his mom's birthday and his doctor thought it would help him heal faster or whatever. He really hates being back and what's even worse is his ex is also in town. Thus far he's avoided seeing her, but today all his luck runs out.
"Thanks for coming with me Quinn." he hears Brittany, his ex say from somewhere behind them.
He rolls his eyes cause of course he would run into her the first week he's back. Somehow and he doesn't know how, he manages to avoid seeing her for a week before they meet in the park where they're both jogging.
"Britt?" Santiago says staring at her pushing a baby stroller.
"Oh hi," Brittany says stopping when she sees him.
"What the hell is this?!" Santiago shouts looking down at the baby and figuring that by the age it's probably his.
"Shut up San, he's sleeping." Brittany harshly whispers.
"Is this my fucking son? Or where you fucking around on me." Santiago growls.
"Fucking shut up. If anyone was fucking around it was you. After all you'll sleep with anything that moves now days." Brittany shouts back no longer caring if she wakes up their son.
"Fucking bitch," Santiago growls, pushing pass her. "If you don't fucking let me near him, I'll sue your ass for custody." he shouts walking away pissed and wanting to make her life hell.
"Good luck!" Brittany shouts after him.
Brittany
"Here," Brittany says throwing the diaper bag at Santiago.
"Oh be nice Britt." Santiago smirks kissing his latest one night stand who he brought along to pick up his son.
Brittany closes her eyes and takes several deep breaths trying to fight the urge to punch him. Unfortunately when they went to court they ended up with joint custody, though she still gets him most of the time due to their schedules instead of her getting full custody like she wanted. He's always late just to piss her off and brings all sorts of his hook ups around their son. She can't wait for basketball season to come when she'll have primary custody again. The judge had decided that she should take him with her to Connecticut since she won't be traveling nearly as much, though Santiago and his parents (who she doesn't mind at all since they're respectful) can visit whenever they want so long as they call ahead.
"Don't be an ass." Brittany retorts.
"I'll be an ass since it was you who didn't tell me that you were pregnant." Santiago says flipping her off before driving away.
"This is going to be a bitch when I graduate and we have to work out a new deal." Brittany says to herself.
She heads out to meet up with Quinn and Puck who Quinn is dating again. As much as she hates to admit it, she often wishes that she was back with Santiago. It would make raising their son easier. But that's not going to happen so she tries to put it out of her mind.
"So how did the exchange go?" Quinn asks when they're all seated at the table.
"He was an ass and brought some new girl with him." Brittany says rolling her eyes. "I can't wait until school starts again and this shit will be over for a little while at least."
"Don't his parents actually take care of Jordy most of the time while he goes and has fun." Puck says earning himself an elbow in the gut.
"Don't-" Quinn starts before Brittany cuts her off.
"He's right, Santiago only wants Jordy to spite me. All he really cares about is sleeping around. Not even basketball means much to him anymore." she tells her. "I wish that I could just give Jordy to Maria and Rubio. Over the last two months we've mended our fences and they've been over a lot helping since my dad and spending more time with Jordy."
"At least you have a good relationship with his parents." Quinn says.
"Yeah, they invited me over when he's gone." Brittany says.
"I still can't believe how mean and rude he's been to you, the mother of his child." Quinn says shaking her head.
"I can understand though that he's upset too. Not knowing he has a son for over a year." Puck points out. "I would be upset in a similar situation."
"But you wouldn't have told her that you're glad her father died or constantly bring different girls around your son probably having sex in the same room." Quinn says.
"No, I will admit that he's being an ass. He thinks he's the best thing ever since he got drafted." Puck says.
"Oh god there he is." Brittany says slouching down in her seat.
"Shit girls go out the back I'll take care of the bill." Puck says knowing if an argument starts Quinn will unleash her rage towards Santiago.
Brittany drags Quinn with her out back not wanting to get into another yelling match with her ex.
"Come on Britt let me go yell at him." Quinn says trying to get back in.
"No Q just leave it. Just cause he's an ass, I don't want to be one back." Brittany says.
"Oh my god Britt, don't tell me you still care for him." Quinn says half accusing.
"Of course I do, he's the father of my child and the only man I've ever loved." Brittany says. "I didn't break up with him remember, but I don't want to get back together with him."
"Good,"
2008 Santiago
"What the fuck is this?!" Rubio shouts kicking Santiago's apartment door open with Jordy in his arms.
His son is supposed to be spending time with his son since he's only here for a week, but instead he finds him in bed with two other women.
"Dad," Santiago says shocked to see his dad here.
"Get out!" Rubio shouts at the girls who instantly run out terrified.
"Really dad, what are you doing here?" Santiago asks pulling on a pair of boxers.
"I'm here to give you your son to watch for the next two days before he goes back to Brittany. But obviously I have to stay in the building now to make sure that you don't bring any hookers around anymore. You need to focus on your son." Rubio sternly says.
"Come on dad I'm just having fun." Santiago tries to say.
"No your being irresponsible and your mother and myself are through taking care of everything for you. Here's your son and I'll be watching so no hookers." Rubio says before leaving slamming the door behind him.
"Well fuck," Santiago says staring down at his son who he really have no idea how to take care of.
Hours later Jordy is crying and has been for a long time. He has no idea what to do and feels like the worst father ever for this. Never in his life has he felt so inadequate or useless. So he does the only thing he can think of, call Brittany who he knows is in Cali. He can't call his parents and he doesn't know anyone else who could help. This is how for the first time in a year and half that they spend more than ten minutes together.
"Gross San he needs his diaper changed." Brittany says almost instantly. "Don't your parents normally help you?"
"Yeah but they say I need to – gross that smells disgusting." Santiago says puking a little in his mouth.
"Get used to it." Brittany says. "Here I'll show you how to change his diaper and not get peed on."
"Thanks for doing this Britt." Santiago seriously says.
"Someone has to make sure our son is okay." Brittany says.
End Flashback
"Just think if it wasn't for my dad we never would have gotten back together." Santiago says shaking his head. "I can't imagine my life without you."
"And you never will." Brittany says curling into him.
"You know you never did tell me why you actually came over to help me. After everything I didn't expect you to." Santiago whispers running his fingers through her hair.
"Our moms, I was at lunch with them when you called. They told me to go help you." Brittany chuckles. "You know they wanted us to get back together."
"Well I'm very thankful you decided to listen to them." Santiago says.
"So am I San." Brittany yawns.
"Go to sleep baby." Santiago whispers.
"I love you so much Sanny." Brittany yawns.
"I love you too more than you'll ever know." Santiago says wrapping his arms tightly around her. "No one has ever made me feel the way you do." he tells his sleeping wife.
Even though he's not tired, he lays there holding his wife.
Meanwhile downstairs their kids are all seated around the table discussing their parents.
"You know they toned down big parts of that story." Jordy says. "Grandma said they fought a lot when they first got back together."
"Obviously with dad's temper there's no way there wasn't a lot of yelling." Carter adds.
"Still it was nice to finally hear the story all together without comments about their sex life." Amelia says. "You know mom tends to over share."
"I haven't heard the whole story in years." Julia says. "Maybe we should make it into a family book or something. It's such a cute story."
"Do you think they would go for it?" Delia asks.
"If we ask mom yes." Tyler says.
They continue to talk about making their parents love story into a book. Upstairs all the grandkids even the older ones are asleep from their long day of intently listening to their grandparents. With all the love in the house Brittany and Santiago sleep peacefully looking forward to waking up and playing with their grandbabies tomorrow.
"Best day of my life." Santiago mumbles in his sleep, dreaming about the day he married the love of his life.
"I love him." Brittany mumbles in her sleep, dreaming of the night she realized she had feelings for him.